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Getting Salesforce Certified as a Complete Beginner

By Cert++ · Published August 20, 2026

4-step path to passing

  1. 1

    Complete the Admin Trailmix

    Start by learning the content Salesforce provides in the guided trailmix. Recommended modules change occasionally, so keep an eye on your completion percentage over time.

  2. 2

    Look at the Study Checklist

    Every concept you need to know for your exam, available for free to check off as you learn.

  3. 3

    Attempt Practice Exams

    Practice exams are the best indicator of how you should expect to do on the real exam. Other practice options are linked in the Study Resources section below.

  4. 4

    Schedule Your Exam

    Exams run every day, at all hours. There is no need to schedule far in advance. Book with short notice when you are ready.

Core resources

  • Cert++ Practice Exam (Free for Platform Administrator)

    Free practice questions for the Platform Administrator exam, with detailed explanations. All Platform Administrator questions and features are free on Cert++. No subscription needed.

    certplusplus.com

  • Salesforce Ben Admin Practice Exam (Signin required)

    Free 60-question Salesforce Administrator practice exam with answer explanations.

    salesforceben.com

  • Daily Certle Game (3 free questions per day)

    Practice your Salesforce certification knowledge daily with a challenge inspired by Wordle. Topics might not perfectly align with your preferred exam, but there's a lot of overlap between the certs.

    certplusplus.com

  • Focus on Force (Paid)

    $24 per cert for a year-long license. The website is very slow, but the content is generally solid for beginner certifications.

    focusonforce.com

  • Admin Trailmix (~60 hours)

    Salesforce's curated collection of trails and modules to prepare for the admin exam.

    trailhead.salesforce.com

  • Trailhead Playground Management

    Learn how to create and manage free practice orgs for hands-on study.

    trailhead.salesforce.com

  • Study for the Administrator Certification Exam

    Trailhead trail with flashcards, scenarios, and interactive study tools for the exam.

    trailhead.salesforce.com

  • u/Interesting_Button60 - My Guide for Salesforce Beginners (Reddit)

    Comprehensive beginner roadmap by u/Interesting_Button60 covering the knowledge journey, career advice, and a Google Drive admin resource pack.

    reddit.com

  • u/bobx11 - Getting Started Sticky Post (Reddit)

    r/salesforce community sticky by u/bobx11 with curated learning resources, certification tips, practice exams, and career FAQ.

    reddit.com

  • Admin Exam Guide

    The official exam blueprint from Salesforce with the full list of objectives.

    help.salesforce.com

  • Salesforce Fundamentals (YouTube playlist)

    Official YouTube series from Salesforce Support covering fundamental admin topics.

    youtube.com

  • Cert++ Discord

    The Cert++ community discord for Salesforce professionals. Exam prep, resource sharing, study groups, and more. Free and open to all.

    discord.gg

  • SFXD Discord

    Large Salesforce community discord server with channels for admin topics, career advice, and technical help.

    discord.gg

  • r/salesforce

    Salesforce subreddit for discussions, career questions, certification tips, and community support.

    reddit.com

  • Trailblazer Community

    Connect with other Salesforce learners for peer support, mentoring, and study groups.

    trailhead.salesforce.com

  • Salesforce Certification Score Calculator

    Check your exam score based on section results. Estimates your total score from category percentages (community-maintained third-party tool).

    scuvanov.github.io

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